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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Aureliano passionately in love with?

2. Who begins to squander his wealth?

3. Who can see the future?

4. What causes Jose Arcadio Buendia to stop believing in God?

5. What does Colonel Aureliano Buendia do that his intimates tell him not to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Aureliano Jose after the rejection of his affections?

2. What has Melqunades left behind after his sudden death?

3. Who vies for the attention of Pietro Crespi?

4. How do Ursula and Jose Arcadio Buendia learn that Rebeca is related to them?

5. What was Jose Arcadio Buendia's original profession?

6. How does Amaranta raise her son Aureliano Jose, and why is this inappropriate?

7. What does Colonel Aureliano Buendia do with his newfound solitude?

8. What are some of the ailments of Rebeca?

9. How many illegitimate sons does Colonel Aureliano Buendia have and why?

10. How does Ursula help to prevent the marriage of Rebeca and Pietro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the very beginning of this novel, the idea of time is an important theme. Because time seems to be cyclical in nature, it's difficult to tell when events happen - or if they even happen at all. Describe three events in the novel where time seems to affect the memory of the event as well as how time affects those involved in the event: the banana factory massacre, the political turn of events, and the deeds of Colonel Aureliano Buendia.

Essay Topic 2

The love that is described in this novel is a bit different from most readers' traditional ideas about love. It seems the family is quite hindered by their lack of ability to love. Describe three reasons why the Buendia family might have had such a hard time creating love in their lives.

Essay Topic 3

Men and women have vastly different parts to play in this novel. Using characters from each generation as examples, describe the role of men in this novel as well as the roles of women. How do they differ? How are they the same?

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